MFG Test Software Manager

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and technical Manager of MFG Test Software & Engineering to lead a diverse, cross-functional team. In this role, you will oversee Manufacturing Test Program Managers and Software Developers to build, sustain, and optimize our manufacturing test systems and infrastructure. You will bridge the gap between business operations and engineering, ensuring your team successfully translates user requirements into high-quality software solutions and robust testing procedures.

What you will do

• Team Leadership & SDLC Management: Manage a team of Program Managers and Software Developers to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality software throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Requirements & Architecture: Guide the team in translating business and user requirements into architecture diagrams, process flows, and align with the tech lead for the system designs.
• Hardware Test System Oversight: Partner with the tech lead to define comprehensive standards for the design and development of test scripts and plans, ensuring the rigorous evaluation of hardware components (e.g., motherboards, CPUs, storage, and PCIe devices).
• Full-Stack Software Oversight: Collaborate with the technical lead to establish clear standards for development of responsive user interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, Vue), as well as server-side logic using Python, Java, or Node.js.
• Infrastructure & Sustaining: Ensure the continuous support and maintenance of server and rack-level test software deployed at production facilities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Facilitate alignment on testing requirements and quality standards by collaborating closely with test engineers, manufacturing engineers, failure analysis engineers and IT SFC, MFG Network and System team.
• Risk & Task Management: Prioritize efforts, delegate activities appropriately, identify potential risks in the testing process, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Team Growth & Career Planning: Continuously assess individual strengths and areas for improvement across the team. Work closely with each team member to create personalized growth plans, set measurable goals, and map out clear, long-term career paths.
• Throughput & Workload Management: Actively monitor the team's workload and review project throughput. Balance task assignments based on individual capabilities (pros/cons) to optimize efficiency without causing burnout.
• Performance Coaching: Conduct regular 1-on-1 meetings to provide constructive, actionable feedback, remove roadblocks, and guide the team through technical or operational challenges.
• Culture & Collaboration: Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team environment. Bridge communication between software developers, program managers, and cross-functional engineering teams to ensure unified goals.

What you bring

• Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Work Experience: 2 to 4 years of professional experience in software development, systems engineering, or a closely related field.
• Leadership Experience: 3+ years of direct people management or technical team leadership experience, specifically overseeing software developers, systems engineers, or technical program managers.
• Proven track record of mentoring technical staff, delivering performance reviews, and successfully guiding employees through promotions or career transitions.
• Technical Breadth: With knowledge of how web front-ends communicate with backends and databases, specifically MongoDB.
• Hardware & Systems Knowledge: Understanding of hardware firmware, driver updates, Linux-based tools, and network protocols (TCP/IP, SSH, BGP, etc.).
• Engineering Best Practices: Familiarity with professional software engineering practices, RESTful API design, CI/CD pipelines, and version control systems like Gitlab.
• Soft Skills: Excellent negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage priorities across multi-site and multi-cultural environments.

At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, you’ll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world-class customers. Along the way, you will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment that’s challenging, rewarding, and career-defining.

A culture built around our values we work hard and think fast. We view challenges as opportunities—to do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before. When we fail, we learn from it and move on together. And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further. We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of today—and transforming the future of tomorrow.

Join ZT Systems and help us build technology infrastructure that connects the world.

What We Offer
At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, we believe that investing in our people is key to our continued growth and innovation. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and professional development—both now and in the future.

Compensation & Financial Security

-Competitive base salary

-Performance-based annual bonus eligibility

-401(k) retirement savings plan

-Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs

Health & Wellness

-Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers

-Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs-

-Company-paid life and disability insurance

Time Away & Work-Life Balance

-Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays

-Parental leave and family care support programs

Growth & Purpose

-Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities

-Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about

These benefits are available to eligible employees and are designed to grow with you as your career evolves. Full benefits and eligibility varies by work location. Learn more about our benefits here.

ZT Group Int’l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Please be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to either 1) be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or 2) be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional subject to the foregoing.